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Easy to obtain and, as Jan Richardson shows, capable of producing exciting results. And who could resist Heather Galindo’s popsicle swatches? Behind the colourful results is a meticulous process of generating a reference set, a reminder that consistent results rely on a rigorously systematic approach which saves time and effort when dyeing for projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the celebration of seventy years of the Journal, Carolyn Griffiths researched some of the companies advertising in early issues. Also on a historic theme, Jill Riley visited the Warner Textile Archive and gives us a glimpse of the riches that it holds. 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Teresa Cabellos, who describes herself as a wool explorer, has shared some of her posts from 2022 on a wide range of wool-related topics, thinking about not only the ‘what?’ but the ‘why?’ of her use of wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of Ryijy, which were once woollen bed covers used with the pile side downwards on the bed, is Karen Garwood-Young’s subject when she gives an insight into the time-consuming creation of her works of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStacey Harvey-Brown continues her series explaining weaving notation, and in this issue she looks at the tie-ups used by floor looms, and which type of floor loom uses which system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, there is all the regular information about recent exhibitions, new books and forthcoming exhibitions and events. \n\u003cbr\u003e                                                                                                               Lesley Fidler and Sue McDaid (who are temporarily sharing the JEC Chair’s role), Journal Editorial Committee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41785771098244,"sku":"55940323","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-287-autumn-2023-35231633997956.jpg?v=1735093270"},{"product_id":"spin-off-summer-2023-magazine","title":"Spin Off Summer 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Summer issue recognizes that there are myriad ways that we, as spinners, can repair and improve the world around us. 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